New opportunities for suppliers in the East of England

The East of England is set to become a major area for growth in renewable energy in the next ten to fifteen years.

Marine microalgae are becoming recognised as a viable option for producing biofuels. It is fast growing, has a high lipid (oil) yield, can be grown in large quantities.

The Oasis Network from Cranfield University aims to disseminate information on the technological and commercial opportunities in this area to the supplier community in the region.

Algal Information Packs

• Supplier pack 1
• Supplier pack 2
• Supplier pack 3

Opportunities for Algal Commercialisation

Date: 20th June 2012
Venue: Cranfield University
Time: 08.45 - 18.30
Cost: Free

The aims of this workshop are to:

• Highlight the opportunities for algae commercialisation & current UK R&D strengths in algal biotechnology.
• Identify UK industry needs to take forward the cultivation and use of algal feedstocks for applications across a range of market sectors.
• Identify strategic research priorities in algal R&D to support UK industry working in this sector.
• Outputs of the workshop will provide a platform for an industry road mapping event, planned for Q3 2012. The road mapping event aims to define the timeframe and actions required to establish a competitive algal industry sector within the UK.

This workshop is aimed at those in academia and industry with an interest in any aspect of:

• Algae cultivation
• Wastewater remediation
• Bioenergy & biofuel generation & supply
• Non- energy value added products from algal biomass

Confirmed speakers include:

• Steve Skill (PML)
• Paul Mcartain (CREDIT)
• Feargal Brennan (Cranfield University)
• Peter Williams (AB Agri)
• Joe Macdonald (Varicon Aqua Solutions)
• Bruce Jefferson (Cranfield University)
• Martin Tangney (Napier University)

Registration

Registration for this event is free, please go to
http://algalcommercialisation.eventbrite.co.uk/

Poster presentations

If you would like the opportunity to present a poster at this event please submit title & abstract to:
joanne.macdonald@sams.ac.uk
Deadline for abstract submission: 23 May 2012

Accommodation

Onsite accommodation is available at a preferential rates for delegates of £82.50 if booked by 9th May, to book please visit (quote Ref36067 when booking):
http://www.cmdc.info/accomodation.aspx

Further details

To find out more about this event please email:
joanne.macdonald@sams.ac.uk
a.weston@cranfield.ac.uk